A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon’s Town Naval base ahead of the BRICS Plus countries which include China, Russia and Iran for a joint naval exercises in South Africa’s, in Cape Town, South Africa, January 9, 2026. President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is commander in chief of the SANDF, has instituted a panel to investigate…
Linda Gxasheka testifying before the Madlanga Commission, 26 February 2026. Suspended Ekurhuleni Human Resources head Linda Gxasheka has continued to testify after the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry ordered her to do so. It rejected Gxasheka’s counsel’s request for a postponement. Gxasheka’s attorney, Emmah Magula, argued they were not able to continue because they received the…
Former acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane Former acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane has been forced to withdraw and apologise for comments he made before the Ad Hoc Committee in Cape Town. The committee is probing allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system. Phahlane accused the committee’s evidence leader…
An ActionSA flag is seen on the image above. The ActionSA in Ekurhuleni says it plans to write to Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa soon to ask him to look at the possibility of placing the city under administration. This comes after Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza reshuffled his cabinet. He is facing…
EFF Deputy Secretary-General Leigh-Ann Mathys opens a case against Paul O’Sullivan at the Cape Town Police Station on February 27, 2026. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has laid a criminal charge against private investigator Paul O’ Sullivan. This follows his conduct during the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee’s hearings on Thursday. O’Sullivan walked out before completing…
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli delivers his state of the province address at the KZN legislature in Pietermaritzburg. Livestream:
City of Joburg Council Chambers The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg says it hopes that the newly created position of the Deputy Mayor and the Finance Member of the Mayoral Committee portfolio will be merged to avoid duplication of power. The party says the duplication of roles would drain the city of millions in public…
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis makes an announcement. Livestream| DA’s Geordin Hill-Lewis media briefing:
Suspended Ekurhuleni Human Resources Head Linda Gxasheka will be back to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Friday morning. The Commission of Inquiry is probing criminality, political interference and corruption in the Criminal Justice System. Livestream| Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, 27 February 2026:
A woman raises her hand, calling for an end to GBV. President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on traditional and Khoi-San leaders to be on the frontline of fighting gender-based violence. He was delivering the keynote address at the opening of the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San leaders at Parliament. Ramaphosa reminded those in attendance that they…
